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Noah Kahan, Maine author make Barack Obama's summer favorites lists -- "I can finally rest," Kahan posted on X while sharing the former president's post about his 2026 summer playlist.

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Ready to get into summer reading? Here are 75 books to keep you reading all season long.

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'Looksmaxxing' influencer is accused of sexual abuse at his parents' Cape Cod home and injecting underage teen

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Jane Lapotaire, British actress who won a Tony for 'Piaf,' dies at 81

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Watch Party - 'The Drama,' 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' plus more new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend - From a Boston-filmed dark comedy to a very fashionable big-budget sequel, here are five new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend.

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the rundown - A 'Calvin and Hobbes' exhibit comes to the Norman Rockwell Museum, and more local arts news - Plus, tickets for the BSO's new season go on sale Friday.

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The Boston tour of 'Oh Mary' officially has a star -- "Ru"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" winner Alaska Thunder**k will appear in the starring role.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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Read more from our Summer Arts Guide

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ONE SPECIAL THING - E. B. White's 'Trumpet of the Swan' deserves to be adored alongside 'Stuart Little' and 'Charlotte's Web' White's trio of novels for children yielded two of the 20th century's most beloved books: 1945's "Stuart Little" and "Charlotte's Web," which was published in 1953.

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Boston Ballet announces its roster for 2026-27 -- Boston Ballet artistic director Mikko Nissinen has announced the 2026–27 roster, in what will be his 25th season with the company.

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Boston Tap Party and Feet Keep the Beat bring rhythm to Somerville -- The multi-pronged events celebrate a variety of art forms from around the world and across the centuries.

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THE VIP LOUNGE -- Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss on universal adapters, the Tartan Army, and Sbarro pizza -- We caught up with the comedian, who lives in Edinburgh with his wife, Kara, and their two children, to talk about all things travel.

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STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- If you've never heard of the New England Vampire Panic, strap in! -- Mercy Brown, of Essex, R.I., died at 19 from tuberculosis. After her death her father and other local men exhumed her body, removed and burned her heart and liver, feeding the ashes to her brother Edwin, who was also dying of tuberculosis, which had already killed their mother and another sister.

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Ben Affleck teams up with 'Jeopardy!' champion to win $1 million prize on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' Affleck won big on Wednesday night's episode of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

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Ava DuVernay's '14th' documentary on Trump-contested birthright amendment -- The Netflix film will mark a return to nonfiction for Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker of "Selma" and "Origin," and a follow-up to DuVernay's 2016 film "13th," her examination of the legacy of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.

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Filmmaker Ivy Meeropol talks #MeToo, Trump legal proceedings, and the making of her new documentary, 'Ask E. Jean' -- "Ask E. Jean" by filmmaker Ivy Meeropol dives into the life and career of E. Jean Carroll and her legal battles against President Trump.

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Director Sasha Waters on creating a 'poetic visual experience' for 'Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World' -- The new documentary features a mix of archival footage and interviews, with longtime Provincetown resident John Waters weighing in on his longtime neighbor.

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'Remake' is a haunting eulogy delivered through filmed memories

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Ogunquit Museum's 'American Conversations' takes a stab at genuine enlightenment

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Hollywood's secret weapon grew up in Cranston, R.I.

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Billboard hits and a Grammys boycott: All about K-pop sensation BTS ahead of their Gillette takeover

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The best things to do in and around Boston this weekend

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A school of Phish fans comes to Fenway this weekend. Is the ballpark ready?

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'Would never approve of my music being used in support of you.' Noah Kahan slams Trump for using his song in a post.

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Nantucket store pushes back on influencers, and sparks are flying

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Violinist Julia Glenn looked beyond the familiar for her Aston Magna program

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The Huntington celebrates 20 years of giving young actors a look at a career in the performing arts

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Matt Damon's biceps in that 'Odyssey' fight scene? They're hers.

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Hulu's 'Furious' is a riveting crime thriller for the age of Epstein

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'Once' Oscar winner and Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

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K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

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'Triage' is another brilliant genre-bending narrative from Claudia Rankine

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A24 hosts one-night screening of 'Tony' for hospitality industry

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